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Borderless Higher Education for Refugees (BHER)

Purpose

Higher Ed (formal)

Courses meet international standards and are offered through the joint efforts of the partner organizations. All offerings will be “stackable”, allowing students to earn certificates or diplomas from affiliated Universities at each level of study, incrementally building towards earning a degree.The BHER consortium of universities worked to develop Bachelors’ level University degrees in a range of disciplines for delivery in Dadaab Camps (Kenya). These degrees are being offered mostly through online/distance education modes.

Title

Borderless Higher Education for Refugees (BHER)

Date launched

2016

Duration

OngoingSeptember 2016-June 2019

Type of Resource

Online course

Purpose

Higher Ed(formal)

Online or Blended

OL

Learning objectives

The BHER is an international partnership of academic institutions, NGOs, intergovernmental organizations which aims to deliver online and some on-site degrees, diplomas and certificates. The BHER training program has been developed with the unique challenges of refugee camps in mind. As such, its goal is to provide teacher training and higher education through the coordination of partners and built on work that has already been done.

Target group

Refugees in Dadaab Camps (Kenya)

Evaluation results/ monitoring plan

NA

Recognition or certification of learning

University Degree

Financing and sustainability model

Government of Canada provides funding for this initiative. The BHER project has secured funding to offer BHER academic programs until 2018 & Donations

Leading Organization

Global Affairs Canada In collaboration with York University, Kenyatta University of Nairobi Kenya, African Virtual University, Windell trust Kenya, The World University Service of Canada & UNHCR, University of British Columbia (Vancouver)

Contact Person

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